used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
anew
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
bribingverbUS /ˈbraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
byenounUS /baɪ/
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
Camp'snounUS /kæmps/
possessive form of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
DossverbUS /dɔːs/
sleep in a convenient place
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
Dr
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From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
GulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
miner'snounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
Nell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
with speed
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
carry out
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
two times
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
Umpey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
precisely as stated
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The boy Joe offered to escort her all the way back to Camp’s Gulch; but this she would not hear of, for he had already walked the distance twice and must be very tired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Nell bade good bye to Doss Umpey her intention was to get back to Camp’s Gulch as quickly as she could, in order to send a message asking Dr. Russell to come the next day to see the sick man.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Then, too, she did not think the sick man should be left so long alone, for he looked so frail and exhausted that she would not have been surprised if he had died whilst she sat beside him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So, bribing Joe, with the promise of another pie next day, to take particular care of the invalid until she came again, Nell said farewell to the two; and turning the corner of the great rock was speedily out of sight of the miner’s encampment and making her way homeward as fast as she could go.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she were too late to send a message by the cars, she would telegraph for him; but in any case she must get the doctor there next day.
